Washington’s Oldest Hotel, The Tokeland Hotel, Has A New Restaurant And You Should Go

Tokeland is a tiny coastal town in Pacific County. With a population of 151, it's safe to say there's not much to it. However, it does happen to be home to Washington's oldest hotel. The Tokeland Hotel dates all the way back to 1885, but the onsite restaurant is much newer... and it's worth driving all the way to the coast just to dine there.

In 1858, George and Charlotte Brown settled in this area, homesteading 1400 acres, caring for crops and livestock while raising their children.

And it was their daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, William Kindred, who built the current structure as a home and haven for travelers.

The Tokeland Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and it remains a popular tourist destination to this day.

While the space has been lovingly restored, it still has a historic charm. The 18 rooms are cozy and comfortable, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

In 2018, the hotel was taken over by Chef Heather Earnhardt and her husband, Zac Young.

Heather, who has owed and operated Seattle's Wandering Goose Restaurant since 2012, immediately opened a restaurant at the hotel.

The eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and it's dripping with Southern hospitality.

Heather is originally from North Carolina, and her cooking definitely has Southern flair.

But despite Heather's roots, she does use fresh, local, seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine to create these entrees.

This is why you'll see everything from fresh oysters to fried green tomatoes on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, but you'll always find plenty of seafood and Southern inspired goodness on it.

Heather and Zac keep a big, wild garden on the property, so some of the produce is as fresh as it gets.

They also have chicken, miniature pigs, a rabbit, and an adorable yellow lab named Gus here. Heather still owns the Wandering Goose, so it's safe to say this family stays busy.

Come try the decadence at the Tokeland Hotel restaurant... and save room for dessert.

Then, fall asleep in the peace and quiet before waking up and filling your belly again.

Address: 100 Hotel Road, Tokeland, WA, 98590

Restaurant hours: Daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Book your stay at Washington's oldest hotel here. But beware... you just might spot a ghost.